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Deuteronomy 12:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.”
Deuteronomy 12:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:12
The command continues: 'ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.' The inclusivity is remarkable: family (sons, daughters), servants (male, female), and Levites all worship together. The Levites' landlessness (no tribal inheritance) made them dependent on other tribes' support. This verse establishes covenant obligation to include them in worship celebrations. Joy before God must be shared, not hoarded. The compreh...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:12
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“and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to”
“which is the year of tithing”
“according as Yahweh your God spoke to him.)”
“Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.”
“because he has no portion nor inheritance with you”
“You shall have no inheritance in their land”
“for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.”
“the God of Israel”
“and all the people”
“[singing] with loud instruments to Yahweh.”